The Sanibel Community Association and the Shellcrafters presented the 87th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival on March 7-9 at The Community House on Sanibel. Attendees had the chance to vote on their favorite exhibits for the People’s Choice Awards. TCH officials announced the winners as follows:

– Class 1 – Flower Arrangements Made of Shells

1st – Barb Walling of Sanibel

2nd – Barb Walling of Sanibel

3rd – Mary Hennemann of Fort Myers

– Class 2 – Animals

1st – Barb Walling of Sanibel

2nd – Gina Panzer of Fort Myers

– Class 8 – Mirror/Pictures/Shadowboxes

1st – Linda Harrell of Fort Myers

2nd – Linda Harrell of Fort Myers

3rd – Denise Moore of Fort Myers

– Class 9 – Wreath

1st – Deb Determan of Sanibel

2nd – Linda Ledel of Cape Coral

3rd – Barb Walling of Sanibel

– Class 13 – Tabletop Display

1st – Marvin and Mary Hennemann of Fort Myers

2nd (tie) – Denise Moore of Fort Myers

2nd (tie) – Leslie Anding of Sanibel

3rd – Cheri Bailey of Fort Myers

– Class 14 – Miscellaneous

1st – Sandra Hotaling of Fort Myers

2nd – Marvin and Mary Hennemann of Fort Myers

TCH also reported that this year’s festival broke record attendance on all three days.

Officials extended their appreciation to all of the volunteers and vendors who participated, including a special thank you to The Sanibel School students and Bailey-Matthew National Shell Museum & Aquarium staff who manned the infamous “Shell Shed,” which educated attendees about live mollusks.

TCH also thanked everyone who contributed, donated, sponsored and attended the festival.